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5 Questions for a Recent Grad with a Passion for Public Policy
Recent UChicago graduate Vivi grew up bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. Hear some of the ways she has used her language skills on and off campus, in community roles, and during her study abroad experiences in Mexico and Spain!
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5 Questions for a Recent Grad with a Passion for Public Policy
Recent UChicago graduate Vivi grew up bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. Hear some of the ways she has used her language skills on and off campus, in community roles, and during her study abroad experiences in Mexico and Spain!
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
5 Questions for an AP French Student
New Jersey high school junior Keren's first language was Russian. She has since learned English, Spanish, French and some Italian via a variety of educational settings and tools—from dual-language immersion to social media! Hear her advice for fellow learners.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
5 Questions for a Student of Persian with a Future in Law
Vanderbilt University first-year Mahsa is taking a Persian class to reconnect with her first language. Learn more about her motivation to pursue language at college and ways she is engaging with fellow language learners on campus!
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
5 Questions for a Classics Student Earning her Degree in Italy
A first-year undergraduate at La Sapienza University of Rome, Emma is a learner of English, Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, and Ancient Greek! Hear about her experience growing up bilingual and her advice for fellow language students.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
Pilar: CEO & Physician Leading with Spanish
Having built her entire career as a doctor around language, Pilar deeply understands the value that multilingualism brings to person-centered care. Learn more about her contributions to the study of medical Spanish and her advice for current language learners entering the workforce.
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- Professional Profiles
Bringing the Human Back to the Humanities
Harvard University Preceptor in French Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the intersection of language learning and sustainability.
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- Testimonial Interviews
Jocelyn: Knowledge Management Professional Leading with French & Spanish
Working in the legal sector with a focus on immigration, Jocelyn's French and Spanish skills have led to opportunities to live and work abroad, as well as stronger connections with colleagues who speak languages other than English.
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- Professional Profiles
5 Questions for a Writer Learning Mandarin, French & Korean
Texas Tech University graduate Sydnee completed a BA in Languages & Cultures (Chinese), a French minor, and an undergraduate certificate in Translation & Interpretation before joining the language service industry as a writer. Hear her advice on study abroad and the many advantages of exploring an unfamiliar subject.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
Language Connects Foundation Welcomes New Board Member
The Language Connects Foundation (LCF), the charitable affiliate of ACTFL, welcomes Gene Thomas to its Board of Directors.
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